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Look at Me
Look at Me
Author: Jennifer Egan
In her first novel since her widely praised debut, The Invisible Circus, Jennifer Egan demonstrates once again her virtuosity at weaving a spellbinding story with language that dazzles. In this boldly ambitious and symphonic novel, she captures the tenor of our times and offers an unsettling glimpse of the future. — Fashion model Charlott...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780385502764
ISBN-10: 0385502761
Publication Date: 9/18/2001
Pages: 432
Rating:
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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3.5 stars, based on 11 ratings
Publisher: Nan A. Talese
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback
Members Wishing: 0
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reviewed Look at Me on + 10 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 4
interesting premise. interesting characters, not all terribly likable, but very interesting. made me think on several different levels. an intriguing read.
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Helpful Score: 4
Very compelling, multi-layered story. My only complaint is that characters are "left hanging" and you are left wondering what has happened to them. Perhaps that was the author's intent, but I would have liked to tie up loose ends.
VivaLaVole avatar reviewed Look at Me on + 119 more book reviews
Helpful Score: 3
Truly a satisfying read ... complex, involving characters ... moving, thoughtful, unsentimental. Highly recommended!!
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Helpful Score: 2
An interesting tale of life after beauty.
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Helpful Score: 2
A surreal novel that takes a look at the value we place on beauty; it's a thriller that's both intellectual and witty.
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mmoc avatar reviewed Look at Me on + 4 more book reviews
This is a small book but an amazing find. Read it! Read it in a September 10, 2001 frame of mind. It is absolutely fascinating and painfully (literally) funny sometimes.


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